If it ends up looking like this...I'm headed to the Pontiac dealer
05-02-2008, 08:48 PM
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If it ends up looking like this...I'm headed to the Pontiac dealer
Pontiac G8 GXP
Not too much different from the G8 GT but dayam what a performance package. The ultimate child hauler.
Specs:
6.2L LS3 V8
402 hp / 400 lb-ft tq
Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual
0-to-60: 4.7 secs
1/4 mile: 13.0 seconds at 108 mph
Waiting to hear back from my brother (works for GMAC) to see if there will be any deals for employee's families.
Not too much different from the G8 GT but dayam what a performance package. The ultimate child hauler.
Specs:
6.2L LS3 V8
402 hp / 400 lb-ft tq
Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual
0-to-60: 4.7 secs
1/4 mile: 13.0 seconds at 108 mph
Waiting to hear back from my brother (works for GMAC) to see if there will be any deals for employee's families.
still an awesome looking car, especially compared to the Charger and whatnot.
05-02-2008, 09:31 PM
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I saw a GT on the way home from work tonight.
I must test drive one.
I must test drive one.
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05-03-2008, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Yeah but it will take regular as opposed to my snob of a car TL.
05-03-2008, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Yeah but it will take regular as opposed to my snob of a car TL.
My parents bought the last year GTO and run 87 octane in it. I don't get it. The cost of premium gas comes with the territory. It's kind of like someone that buys a BMW or MB but can't afford the maintenance. It's a performance car and should thus be treated like one. IMO of course.
05-03-2008, 01:22 PM
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Lotsa info on the GXP here: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=pontiac
Yeah, it's a hawt car.
Yeah, it's a hawt car.
05-03-2008, 01:32 PM
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Because the $2 per tank of gas you save will be well worth the loss of power and build-up of crap in your injectors.
My parents bought the last year GTO and run 87 octane in it. I don't get it. The cost of premium gas comes with the territory. It's kind of like someone that buys a BMW or MB but can't afford the maintenance. It's a performance car and should thus be treated like one. IMO of course.
My parents bought the last year GTO and run 87 octane in it. I don't get it. The cost of premium gas comes with the territory. It's kind of like someone that buys a BMW or MB but can't afford the maintenance. It's a performance car and should thus be treated like one. IMO of course.
Sure enough, next analysis on the cheap stuff, and the same oil/filter combo came up cleaner...
The only reason to run high octane is to prevent detonation.
05-03-2008, 03:47 PM
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It's alright.....but I've got to have a car that sells me on it's looks too. Sure it's got awesome performance, and to some that's all they care about....but I want something that everytime I walk back out to my car from the grocery store, or everytime I open the door to the garage, I go...
"WHOA........"
....something I don't have to have a lead foot for to take my breath away
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05-03-2008, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TS_eXpeed
It's alright.....but I've got to have a car that sells me on it's looks too. Sure it's got awesome performance, and to some that's all they care about....but I want something that everytime I walk back out to my car from the grocery store, or everytime I open the door to the garage, I go...
"WHOA........"
Congrats on the name change.
05-03-2008, 03:50 PM
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Does your TSX do that?
Congrats on the name change.
Congrats on the name change.
To be honest, it does.
I even catch myself smiling sometimes....especially those days following a really good wash, clay, and wax and your car is sparkling in the sun.....
^Makes me do that
EDIT: Thanks about the name change
05-03-2008, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Estimated MSRP?
Gonna wait a little bit. GM isn't offering any incentives for employees and the current G8 GT is selling with a $2K premium over MSRP.
05-03-2008, 08:32 PM
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Id take it!
05-03-2008, 09:34 PM
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For some odd reason ... I like the pictures more than the actual car. I spent at least 10 minutes at the GM pavilion at the Detroit Autoshow and I wanted to like it ... but it seemed it was trying too hard to look bad ass (hard for me to describe, I'm sorry). Front end seems too busy; rim pattern looks like it belongs on a SRT-4 ... the whole doesn't seem quite right to me, for some odd reason.
Performance numbers look great; interior looks like GM is finally understanding they need to spend money on the inside (!!!). And thank you for getting rid of that orange/red color for the instrument panel!)
As someone asked ... I would have no idea what Canadian MSRP would be (who buys locally any more? Check out redflagdeals.com or carburner.com on how to import from the US ...) but I would strongly suspect it would be several thousand more than a similarly equipped US market vehicle.
Aside: you might want to buy locally since it is a first year model and the warranty would be something that you might need!
Performance numbers look great; interior looks like GM is finally understanding they need to spend money on the inside (!!!). And thank you for getting rid of that orange/red color for the instrument panel!)
As someone asked ... I would have no idea what Canadian MSRP would be (who buys locally any more? Check out redflagdeals.com or carburner.com on how to import from the US ...) but I would strongly suspect it would be several thousand more than a similarly equipped US market vehicle.
Aside: you might want to buy locally since it is a first year model and the warranty would be something that you might need!
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Originally Posted by dnd2984
I would buy one over a new TL. I went to the dealership to actually check this car out. They wanted $35k and they where ready to let it go for 35k otd.
I would take this over any acura product. after owning several acuras and then owning a gto the customer service is no comparison.
05-03-2008, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by picus
An M5 killer that does a 13s 1/4? Am I wrong or don't M5's run low 12's all day?
Woops. I knew what I wanted to write. I meant to write 550 killer. Yes, the M5 runs mid 12s in the 1/4. I guess with some mild tweeking the GXP could keep up with and M5.
The GXP would give an M5 a run for it's money 0-60 but we all know what that's worth.
05-04-2008, 07:25 AM
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I said previously that I wanted one. But I'd like to look it over in person before loosing my marbles for a US car. At least a Pontiac.
05-04-2008, 10:47 AM
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Ive loved the new g8 for long time. definitely a hot machine.
05-04-2008, 11:03 AM
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It's the perfect vehicle for me. I've always wanted the NSX (hence the name) but with three young kids, it's without a doubt the most impratical car, even second car. I'd probably end up driving it once a month.
This on the other hand provides me with an enormous fun factor while still being practical.
My local dealer has a black GT that I sat in the other day. Need to see how two car seats fit. My TL has no rear seat room, especially with one seat facing backwards.
This on the other hand provides me with an enormous fun factor while still being practical.
My local dealer has a black GT that I sat in the other day. Need to see how two car seats fit. My TL has no rear seat room, especially with one seat facing backwards.
05-04-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
It's the perfect vehicle for me. I've always wanted the NSX (hence the name) but with three young kids, it's without a doubt the most impratical car, even second car. I'd probably end up driving it once a month.
This on the other hand provides me with an enormous fun factor while still being practical.
My local dealer has a black GT that I sat in the other day. Need to see how two car seats fit. My TL has no rear seat room, especially with one seat facing backwards.
This on the other hand provides me with an enormous fun factor while still being practical.
My local dealer has a black GT that I sat in the other day. Need to see how two car seats fit. My TL has no rear seat room, especially with one seat facing backwards.
05-04-2008, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
It seems quite spacey to me in the back...I'm sure if you wait a bit you'll get able to get it for >34k.
yeah my brother works for GMAC and right now there aren't any incentives. I'm patient.
05-04-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by hemhaw
Do it.
Holden makes great cars, you won't be sorry!
Holden makes great cars, you won't be sorry!
05-04-2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Woops. I knew what I wanted to write. I meant to write 550 killer. Yes, the M5 runs mid 12s in the 1/4. I guess with some mild tweeking the GXP could keep up with and M5.
The GXP would give an M5 a run for it's money 0-60 but we all know what that's worth.
The GXP would give an M5 a run for it's money 0-60 but we all know what that's worth.
Then again, the 535i is nearly as quick as the 550i in stock form for thousands less (than the 550i). Some tweaking of its N54 would likely give a 535i an advantage over both the 550i and a tweaked G8 GXP. That said, even the regular GT @ $31k is a great deal IMHO. I just eyeballed one at Malouf about an hour ago and I like the G8 more with each glance.
PS on the previously mentioned TSX: every time I see one, my thought is that the owner should have save some add'l $$$ for a TL OR opted for an Accord V6.
(Caveat: I am not a TSX owner so, I likely do not appreciate as much as someone who is. )
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Originally Posted by F23A4
That's more like it. Then again, the 535i is nearly as quick as the 550i in stock form for thousands less (than the 550i). Some tweaking of its N54 would likely give a 535i an advantage over both the 550i and a tweaked G8 GXP.
That said, even the regular GT @ $31k is a great deal IMHO. I just eyeballed one at Malouf about an hour ago and I like the G8 more with each glance.
PS on the previously mentioned TSX: every time I see one, my thought is that the owner should have save some add'l $$$ for a TL OR opted for an Accord V6. (Caveat: I am not a TSX owner so, I likely do not appreciate as much as someone who is. )
Then again, the 535i is nearly as quick as the 550i in stock form for thousands less (than the 550i). Some tweaking of its N54 would likely give a 535i an advantage over both the 550i and a tweaked G8 GXP. That said, even the regular GT @ $31k is a great deal IMHO. I just eyeballed one at Malouf about an hour ago and I like the G8 more with each glance.
PS on the previously mentioned TSX: every time I see one, my thought is that the owner should have save some add'l $$$ for a TL OR opted for an Accord V6.
(Caveat: I am not a TSX owner so, I likely do not appreciate as much as someone who is. )I dunno. I'm thinking the G8s LS3 has sooo much more potential. Gonna have to start talking to Mario more (Bigman) to get the scoop on what's possible.